Hearing loss can happen to anyone. Many things can cause it, and recently a link has been discovered between snoring and hearing loss. According to one study, snoring does not only affect your hearing abilities but may also cause hearing loss in your partner. Snoring is sometimes caused by sleep apnea, which affects many parts…
Snoring and diabetes may or may not be linked. There is a good deal of current medical research exploring the connection between good sleep and health, and between poor sleep and a host of medical conditions. Good sleep habits that are consistent are essential for good health. Lack of sleep not only causes poor mental…
These two MADs (mandibular advancement devices) made by Ripsnore and ZQuiet both work with varying degrees of success. My wife and I slept wonderfully while using the ZQuiet but the bulky and ill-fitting Ripsnore presented many of challenges throughout the night. Seriously consider using ZQuiet and forget about the uncomfortable and ineffective Ripsnore. Snoring Mouthpieces Compared…
August 2018 Update: SnoreMate is now an outdated product and does not appear to have an active business. Disregard the following information. ————- The biggest attraction to SnoreMate is its price. At $32 for a single snoring mouthpiece, you really can’t go wrong, right? Well, if that $32 ends up tossed in your junk drawer…
A persistent snoring habit can certainly make life difficult, impairing quality of sleep for not only the snorer but everyone else sharing their house, too! This snoring can cause many issues that, over time, can seriously affect your physical and mental well-being, such as daytime sleepiness, reduced cognitive function, and relationship issues. If you are…
Snoring occurs when structures of the throat, such as the soft palate and the uvula, vibrate, resulting in the development of noise. Depending on the individual, noise can range from being quiet to being very loud. Snoring, while not a dangerous issue, can heavily affect the quality of life of an individual as well as…
The Sleep Number ComfortFitTM pillow is one of many Sleep Number products, all designed with the intention of providing customers as comfortable a night’s sleep as possible. The ComfortFit is a combination of memory foam and the feel of down—in this case, a down alternative, so it’s hypoallergenic. The combination is intended to to hold…
If you have ever wondered how to stop snoring naturally, yoga might be the answer. Strengthening your throat muscles is a key factor in overcoming snoring. The Pranayama school of Hindu yoga teaches regulation of breath through techniques and exercises that increase circulation, increase lung capacity, and strengthen the muscles that surround your throat. By…
Essential oils are an increasingly popular way to treat many common ailments naturally. From stress to insomnia, essential oils provide relief. And for those who suffer from snoring, there are several essential oils known to help. What are essential oils? Essential oils are extracted from plants, containing the “essence” of the plant’s fragrance. This means…
A common belief is that caffeinated products such as coffee and soda are the only foods affecting proper sleep. Not many people are aware that nutrition plays a far bigger role in sleep quality than just avoiding caffeine an hour before bedtime. Food Sensitivity Allergies and food sensitivities cause the body to crave foods it…